82 Best Stress Relief Gifts and Relaxation Gifts in 2020

With everything from work to family to finances, many of us are stressed to the max. Everyone loves a little something that takes the edge off. That’s why if you know someone who is stressed, giving them a gift that will help them relax is one of the nicest things you can do!

In the rest of this article, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite stress relief gifts. Pick something from this list for a friend, spouse, family member, coworker, or neighbor. After all, everyone gets stressed out sometimes. A thoughtful relaxation gift can help.

1. Shiatsu Cushioned Chair Massager

This shiatsu kneading massager is perfect for the home or office. You can adjust the massage nodes so that it perfectly fits someone’s back. The massagers travel up and down, addressing tension all through the back. The intensity is adjustable for any threshold of comfort. There is both vibration and heat on the top and bottom of the massage pad. This means ultimate luxury as the unit both warms and massages the entire body. This gift will be used for a long time and is a great source of comfort and relaxation.

2. Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Diffuser Set

This gift has many sensory applications that will relieve tension. First, you will get an ultrasonic diffuser that, when filled with water, will emit a continuous output. The diffuser itself has ambient light modes, intensity settings, and colorful light options. You can time it and it also has an auto-shutoff for when the water gets low. It is a light, wood grain design. You will also get a set of essential oils. These are plant-based oils and include lemongrass, eucalyptus, spearmint, lavender, clove, nutmeg, and other stress-relieving scents.

3. Quality Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets are extremely popular nowadays for many reasons. They typically weight between 5 and 30 pounds and their weight mimics a therapeutic technique that is called deep pressure stimulation. For many people, weighted blankets seem to have a calming effect which helps them fall asleep faster, get a deeper sleep, and reduce restlessness. This particular weighted blanket is extremely soft (100 percent cotton with beads) and is available in many sizes and colors.

4. Stress Relief Lotion

Get a completely natural lotion that will revitalize the skin and refresh the senses. This stress relieving lotion adds moisture with jojoba oil, meadow form seed oil, and sunflower oil. Added benefits come from Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Evening Primrose and mineral oil are added to the mixture to enhance health during application. The only scent is supplied from pure essential oils, keeping this a plant-based product that will be highly effective for skin health and stress reduction.

5. Temperate Control Smart Mug

Ember temperature controlled smart mugs are great because they keep beverages at the owner’s favorite drinking temperature. A single charge of the mug will keep their beverage at a preset temperature, and a really cool thing is that they can adjust and check the temperature of their beverage right on their smartphone. They can even set preset temperatures for certain beverages and the phone application actually gives recommended temperature settings for each beverage. This is a perfect gift for a coffee or tea lover.

6. Comfortable Bath Pillow

It’s no secret that one of the best places to relax is in the tub. This particular pillow has seven powerful suction cups to prevent it from slipping while they’re relaxing. Having a bath pillow just takes the relaxation experience to a whole nother level. An awesome gift idea would be to give this bath pillow along with some bath bombs or bath salts also included on this list!

7. Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

Take a lie down with the intention of slowing down. This acupressure mat is a great gift for someone who needs more pause and less press play in their day-to-day life. The acupressure nubs are designed to reduce tension, pain, and headaches. When you lay on this daily for 10-30 minutes, you will get more relaxation and release endorphins. This set comes with a specially configured mat and neck pillow. You can buy it in blue, green, white, orange, pink, purple or black. Get nerve stimulation, improved circulation, and increased energy with this handy tool.

8. Essential Oil Bracelet

With an essential oil bracelet, a small amount of essential oil go a long way and come with you wherever you go. Whether they’re outside lounging on a hammock or watching their favorite TV show, they’ll be able to get the health benefits and soothing effects of essential oils anywhere they go! All they have to do is apply 2-3 drops of their favorite essential oils on the felt pad. The pads are easily removable and come in different colors so they can swap the pad to match their outfit.

9. Soothing Salt Lamp with Dimmer

The use of Himalayan salt lamps has become a very popular way to reduce stress. When lit, the lamp produces a calming glow that supports peace and relaxation. It has a great looking wooden base that is shrink-resistant and looks great! Along with reducing stress, many users report it helps with their allergies, congestion, and even helps them fall asleep faster!

10. Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

One of the best ways to relax during a stressful time is to connect to nature. Most people love looking at birds and listening to their beautiful songs. If the person you’re buying for a has a yard or place to hand a bird feeder this is a perfect gift idea. This particular model is great because it prevents squirrels from stealing all the birdseed and scaring away all the birds!

11. Vegan Bath Bomb Kit

Sometimes a relaxing bath with candles is a perfect way to wind down and relieve stress. These handmade vegan bath bombs are extremely popular and are about the size of a golf ball. They contain natural ingredients that relieve stress and promote healing like Shea butter, essential oils, and clays. There are 8 bath bombs per pack so they’ll get a lot of relaxation out of this gift. Their skin will feel great and moisturized after using these!

12. White Noise Machine

If you don’t already know, white noise is often used to reduce the differences in background sounds. White noise can be extremely useful to fall asleep faster because it downs out noises and distracts like doors closing, the air conditioner kicking on, or the neighbor’s dog barking. This particular white noise machine has 6 soothing sounds including ocean, rain, and more! It can be set to set off after 15, 30, and 60 minutes to prevent it from being left on when you leave and to save energy.

13. Organic Tea Variety Pack

It’s no secret that a cup of warm tea can be a great way to relax. This particular tea variety gift set is some of the highest quality tea out there and has some incredible flavors like Jasmine Green, Aged Earl Grey, Golden Chai, and more! The tea is bagged, so no infuser is required for this particular set. If you do decide to buy loose leaf tea as a gift, be sure they have an infuser or buy one for them.

14. Chamomile Herbal Tea

Both Lavender and Chamomile are known for its ability to promote tranquility and calmness. This particular tea is great because it does not contain any caffeine, has no sugar, and contains nothing artificial. With this particular tea, they can enjoy it hot, iced, sweetened or unsweetened. If you need a gift for someone who loves tea, this is a great option.

15. Hammock with Stand

One of the best ways to relax is to lay in a hammock! This particular set comes with a stand, meaning they can set it up literally anywhere, like on a porch or outside somewhere. The stand is extremely sturdy (holds up to 450 pounds) and is easy to assemble. There are tons of color options, and you can even choose between different materials including cotton, mesh, and polyester.

16. Bose Headphones

In the audio industry, Bose is certainly an industry leader and this particular model of headphones is top-notch. Along with amazing audio quality, they have noise canceling capabilities, meaning they put these headphones on and block out all the chaos going on around them. The muffs are extremely comfortable and you can easily find replacement cuffs if they end up wearing these so much that they wear out. They have bluetooth technology and can easily be synced to a smartphone and other compatible devices.

17. Comfortable Hammock

If the person you’re looking to buy a gift for has a yard with some trees, they probably one need a set that includes a stand. This particular hammock is made from super soft woven cotton fabric and is large enough to accompany two people! A gift like this will encourage them to spend more time outdoors and connect with nature. The hammock also comes with a carry bag, making it super portable and easy to transport. This is definitely one of the best relaxation gifts out there, and you’ll be getting bonus points every time they use it!

18. Super Soft Hooded Lounger

This lounger is extremely popular and actually made Oprah’s Favorite Things list. It has a kangaroo front pocket and a great looking hooding. The fabric is so comfortable they describe it as a marshmallow fabric, and another great thing is that it’s machine washable. The marshmallow fabric is 51 percent polyester and 49 percent nylon.

19. Tabletop Fountain With LED Lights

The sound of flowing water can be extremely relaxing. This fountain is great because it helps produce that sound and looks amazing. Setup is a breeze and no plumbing is required, all they have to do is add water to the fountain, plug it in, and enjoy watching it! The fountain is a perfect size for a desk or table, measuring 9 inches wide by 14 inches tall.

20. Heated Neck Wrap

Wrap someone in a warm hug, even when you’re far away. This weighted, warming net blanket is a great way to offer pain relief and stress relief. It is handmade, so you can buy it in a variety of fabric colors and patterns. These include aqua blue, royal purple, hot pink, paisley, peacock print and gray. Bonus gifts that come with it include a manual for natural body comfort and how to use the wrap as well as an ache free, all-natural body mist. The wrap can be microwaved or cooled for ultimate comfort.

21. Aromatherapy Stress Relief 3-Wick Candle

Eucalyptus oil is derived from an Australian plant that has a minty fragrance. It has been used for a long time as a way to naturally relieve stress. Many people also report that the oils increase their energy levels, reduce mental fatigue, and relieve muscle in joint pain. This particular candle is constantly raved about, so if you have a gift for someone who is stressed this will be a home run for sure! The candle measures about 4 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall.

22. A High Quality Back and Neck Massager

Unless the person you’re buying for is from another planet they probably love a good massage. This particular massager is perfect for relieving muscle tension in the neck and back. It can also be used on the shoulder, legs, and other areas that are holding tension. They can keep this massager by the couch and use it while they’re watching TV or by their desk chair and use it to loosen up while they’re working.

23. Margaritaville Frozen Drink Maker

Sometimes you just need to let loose and a frozen drink maker is perfect for making margaritas, Pina Coladas, and daiquiris stress-free. The shave and blend cycle automatically shaves the ice and mixes the ingredients int he perfect amounts. The machine is easy to clean and has an easy-pour jar that holds to 36 ounces. They’ll also be able to invite friends over for some frozen drinks and socialize, which is a great way to reduce stress.

24. Fruit Infusion Pitcher

During stressful times it can be hard to remember to stay hydrated. This glass water pitcher looks great and has a fruit infuser rod that makes it to infuse lemon, strawberries, limes, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables into their water. This makes the water more enjoyable to drink and adds some health benefits. The infuser is BPA free, fridge friendly, and easy to clean.

25. Automatic Ice Cream Maker

Although it’s not a good idea to eat a lot of sweets when you’re stressed out, some ice cream or frozen yogurt in moderation can boost their spirits. An ice cream machine is great because it allows the user to create their own flavors and spends with their friends making the ice cream. The ice cream machine comes with 20 recipes so they’ll be able to create and enjoys tons of delicious desserts. The no-stir-machine is super easy to use and is also easy to clean.

26. Cool Heat Reactive Mug

When you’re stressed out, a hot beverage like tea can definitely have a calming effect. This particular mug is great for tea and is super unique because it is heat sensitive. When hot liquid is added to the mug the plum blossom painting changes to a beautiful red color. It holds up to 16 ounces of fluid, has a smooth lip, and a nice-looking curve shaped body.

27. Quality Fruit Infused Water Bottle

If the person you’re buying for has a busy life it can be hard to remember to drink water. Along with looking great, this particular water bottle has an infuser inside and and can hold up to 32 ounces of fluid. It has a leak-proof O-ring and and disassembles quickly, so they can just stick it in the dishwasher and not spend a lot of time washing it between uses.

28. Sunrise Simulating Alarm Clock

Most people don’t enjoy their alarm clock screaming at them to wake up in the morning. This alarm clock solves that by simulating a sunrise, which is a lot more pleasant than a loud sound. The clock also works with Amazon Alexa, so they’ll be able to turn on the light whenever they want with voice commands. Along with being an alarm clock it also doubles as a desk lamp and speaker! The alarm function can be set to very relaxing sounds like birdsong, waves, streams, piano music, and more!

29. Salt and Collagen Scrub

Facial scrubs are extremely popular and are used to remove dead skin cells and nourish the healthy skin cells beneath them, leaving the skin glowing and healthy. This Himalayan salt scrub does just that and is infused with collagen and stems cells to just take facial scrubs to the next level. If the person you’re looking to buy a gift for has been going through a lot of stress, this is a great gift idea.

30. Foot Massager with Heat

If you need a gift for someone who is on their feet all day, a foot massager is a great gift idea. Most people love a good foot massage, but few people want to give them. That’s why foot massagers are extremely popular nowadays! This particular model is easily one of the best out there for the money. It has 18 massaging nodes and a lot of great features. It has a built-in infrared heat function to warm up the muscles in the foot to help relieve tension and promote relaxation.

31. Comfy Slippers

Slipping on a pair of comfy slippers can make all the difference to someone’s mood, especially during the colder months of the year. These particular slippers are filled with treated millet grains and dried lavender flowers that hold heat when placed in the microwave. They are made using super soft and high-quality fabric so they’ll have them for a long time!

32. Anxiety Relief Bracelet

Give the gift of relief with this specially designed bracelet. Many people enjoy crystals for their calming effect and, some claim, healing powers. This is an elegant way to incorporate crystals into tasteful jewelry. The beads are made of various crystals and follow a colorful pattern, with swirled shades of dark blue, light pink, dark purple and white. There are sterling silver beads to space out the crystals. The primary crystal is rose quartz, which can ward off negative thoughts and increase peace of mind.

33. Adult Play Dough

This small batch, handmade set of playdough is perfect to squeeze the stress away. People of any age will love to roll, pinch, squeeze and relieve stress by playing with their hands. The dough is great for improving mental health. In addition to being a good tactile stress reliever, it includes aromatherapy. The dough is scented with pure essential oils. You can purchase in a three pack that has two ounce tins of dough. The scents are lime-ginger, lemon-eucalyptus and orange-chamomile.

34. Worry Stones

Heart-shaped worry stones are a great gift for someone who is struggling with stress. Worry stones are used in yoga and other eastern practices to offset feelings of anxiety. These are naturally polished agate stones. They come in a variety of natural colors, from speckled white to dark gray. Worry stones are used to hold, gently rub and infuse all of your feelings of care and anxiety into. The stone holds your stress so you don’t have to. This is a great tool to give someone who’s struggling to feel calm.

35. Shower Steamers

Not everyone loves baths. This is a great way to give someone a relaxing experience in water without centering it around a tub. Shower steamers naturally melt and dissipate, filling a hot shower with scented steam. These are great for sinus and stress relief. This luxury spa gift is homemade and full of eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils. The aromatherapy will help soothe the mind and body. The tablets are infused well with the scent, which rises as they dissolve.

36. Soothing Eye Pillow

Weighted neck and eye pillows are very popular for the way they help people rest and relax. Give this compress, spa-like gift to anyone who’s struggling to sleep or just chill out. These are made with a cute llama fabric. The cotton cover is filled with flaxseed and essential oils. They are gently weighted to apply just the right amount of pressure. Eye pillows are 4”x9” and you can get the llama fabric or a different fabric of your choice. You can chill or warm these for optimal comfort.

37. Rolling Foot Massager

Feet are a huge source of tension in the body. Whether someone is on their feet all day for work or just out and about, all of the little muscles in the foot can get strained and fatigued. Give a gift that relieves this. No electricity required! This foot massager is made on an angled platform with notched, wooden rollers. Through reflexology and movement back and forth, the foot bed will be massaged and muscles soothed. Each acupressure nub can get into the arch and side of the foot where people tend to hold stress.

38. Heated Pad

This infrared, jade, tourmaline heated pad is perfect for back, neck or even menstrual cramps. It’s small enough to take anywhere and has a travel bag included. There are natural stones cleverly placed to emit negative ions and provide infrared heat therapy. This is a sophisticated way to get muscular and tendon relief. Give someone relief from aches and pains, cramps and stress tension with this useful gift. It has a button controller and is discreet enough to use in any context, even the office.

39. Calming Cards

Mantras of peace, well-being, quotes, reminders and reassurances are all excellent ways to reduce stress. This set of calming cards has the perfect blend of funny, thoughtful and helpful messages. Each small card has reminders, like “breathe in for four, hold for five, out for six” that can reinforce stress-relieving lifestyle practices. There are also meditations, mantras to recite, short poetry and truths. This is a great set for someone who needs ongoing reminders to practice self-care in times of stress.

40. Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salt

Bath salts are very popular nowadays and are known to have great effects on the skin and promote relaxation. These vegan bath salts include minerals including magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium. The bath salts are lavender scented, which is also known to promote feelings of calmness.

41. Stress Relief Ball Set

MindPanda took stress balls to the next level with these mind-hand therapy stress balls. Basically, the stress balls have aromas that focus and calm the mind. The balls also have motivational quotes that promote mindfulness, gratitude, and positivity. The balls also come with a free mindfulness coloring book PDF.

42. Acupressure Bracelet

Physical and emotional stress are closely connected. Give a gift that addresses both this with an acupressure bracelet. It is anxiety relieving and stimulates three pressure points in the wrist. The pressure is supplied by small balls that are affixed securely in a wristband. The wristband is black and subtle. In addition to the pain, anxiety and irritability reducing power of the acupressure, there is an aromatherapy blend of rose oil that will provide aromatic peace.

43. Stress Relief Slime

Textured slime is a cool and unique way to relieve stress. For people who like tactile experiences, this is a multisensory option. The slime is a clear mixture and has drops of light purple and light blue. When mixed, they will turn into a darker purple. The slime has small foam beads inside (about the size of sesame seeds). These provide some pressure and textural relief when you squeeze and play with the slime.

44. Astrology Gift Set

Peace of mind is written in the stars! This astrology themed relaxation gift set is perfect for zodiac lovers and stress chasers. The set has a variety of organic gifts, different for each of the zodiac signs. Each of them will include at least one tea and specially created aromatherapy spray. All of the sign-specific products are created with the user in mind. They will calm, relax and specifically address any tendencies related to people with that sign.

45. Essential Oil Roller

Get a high-quality blend of stress-relieving essential oils in this handy roller. Oil & Herb Co. created this blend, which comes in a dark glass roller. The roller ball will distribute the essential oils over relevant pressure points. It’s best to put these on the wrist, temples, neck and anywhere else where the scent will stimulate your senses and relieve worry. This is a large, 10 ML bottle that includes a proprietary blend of oils designed to bring peace of mind. The essential oils are in a grapeseed carrier oil for safe use.

46. Anxiety Tincture

Herbal remedies can be a powerful go-to in seasons of increased tension or worry. This anxiety tincture is an apothecary product, configured to offset the symptoms of those negative feelings. You can purchase 1 oz or 2 oz. The herbs included are Motherwort, Tulsi, Milky Oats, Mimosa, Roses/Rosehips, Hawthorn, Passionflower and Honey. All of these are organically grown and safe for regular use.

47. Himalayan Soaking Salts

Get a custom blend of himalayan soaking salts. These are beautifully blended and can be purchased in lavender, tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus or unscented. Himalayan sea salt is used in many ways as an alternative form of treating mental health and physical issues. This blend has foaming sea salt, so they will create a luxurious bath time experience. You can soak feet and your whole body by adding a teaspoon or so to a bathtub.

48. Online Energy Healing Session

When you want to give a gift that will provide immediate connection and mental health relief, this is a cool option. You will get a special Reiki/Chakra balancing healing session with someone who specializes in this experience. These ancient practices find modern application through meditations, chants and with the ultimate goal of alignment that brings peace. The provider can offer aura cleaning and assures participants that anxiety and stress relief are a natural result.

49. Tibetan Singing Bowl

Meditative, relaxing, tonal and completely unique. This Tibetan singing bowl is a really unusual gift that will provide an out-of-the-box, ongoing source of stress-relief. Whether the person you are giving it to is musical or not, there are plenty of ways to swirl and tap this bowl to create soft, musical sounds. Tibetan monks are known for their ability to meditate for hours, feel no pain or anxiety and be utterly at one with the world. This is one of the tools they use.

50. Magnet Therapy Bracelet

Some people swear by magnet theory for healing and restorative capabilities. From relief of pain to feelings of depression being eliminated, magnetic jewelry has long been a go-to. This is a good option for someone who is experiencing physical or mental angst. This magnetic bracelet is stylishly designed to look like a watch band. The surgical steel bracelet is inset with 44 neodymium 3500 gauss magnets. These are stronger than hematite magnets and could increase balance, improve strength and energy.

51. Opalite Crystals

Stress relief doesn’t have to be hard work. This beautiful set of opalite crystals may do the trick. Many people benefit from crystals. This particular option is made from opal glass quartz crystal. You can buy one or enough to fill a vase or bowl. These translucent stones have a rainbow effect. They are completely smooth and have a bluish cast. By reflecting light, casting rainbows and catching bad feelings, they can reduce stress.

52. Stress Relief Magnet Tower

This is a good stress relief gift for the office. The magnetic base is completely black and nearly three inches tall. It comes with 170 stainless steel balls and 10 black balls. All of these will stick to the magnetic base. They can be configured in various shapes as the magnetism passes through each, making them stick to each other. During conference calls, as a fidget device and through stressful meetings, this is a great way to reduce anxiety.

53. Rice Socks

Lie down and relax. You can do that with this set of homemade rice socks. If someone suffers from anxiety, this can increase the tension in their neck, back, knees and ankles. Let the stress melt away when you pull on these high tube socks. You can place them anywhere on your body. They are easy to warm or cool gently, to change the temperature and the therapeutic effect. Add to the calm by selecting a scent: sweet orange, lavender, lemongrass, tea tree, peppermint or eucalyptus.

54. Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Bombs

Get homemade bath bombs that only include the best, all-natural ingredients. These cute little bath bombs are a spearmint green color, square and have visible herb leaves in them. Perfect for dipping into a relaxing bath. They will let off an invigorating and refreshing scent from the all-natural fragrance oils. Other ingredients include ricebran oil, jojoba oil, kaolin clay and peppermint leaves. This is a great, thoughtful gift for a friend or neighbor who is feeling the stress.

55. Magnesium Calming Drink

This award winning supplement is very popular and helps support healthy magnesium levels. It is marketed as an anti-stress supplement and if you read some reviews on it I think you’ll be impressed. It’s easy to prepare and all they’ll need to do is add a small amount of the powder to water or their favorite drink. There are multiple delicious flavors to choose from including raspberry lemon, orange, cherry, and more.

56. Calming Herbal Tea

This specialty blend of herbal teas is specially created to soothe and ease feelings of anxiety or stress. The blend is anti-stress and comes as a loose-leaf tea that can be steeped in any standard tea kettle. There is no caffeine and it has a faintly aromatic, floral flavor. The tea blend includes responsibly sourced lemon balm, chamomile, rose, oat straw and ‘awa. This is a great gift for someone who loves tea and is also conscious about natural alternatives to diet and mood supplements.

57. Crystal Candle

This healing candle is a truly unique gift. The candle itself is hand-poured soy wax. It is four ounces and set inside an amber glass pot. The scents of benzoin, sandalwood and vetiver work together to align chakras, stabilize mood, offset stress and address emotional distress. There is a wooden wick, which makes a unique crackling sound when burnt and has a colorful flame. The candle will burn for up to 30 hours and is topped with dried botanicals.

58. Fidget Ring

Upgrade the fidget spinner idea with this lovely and unusual fidget ring. The ring can come in yellow or silver colors and has three strands around the band. Still dainty, the circular, woven pattern of the metal on the front has tiny beads that slide in a spiral. This ring is a neat way to offset mental worry and care with the distraction of small motor movements. For many people, this is a powerful way to relieve care and anxiety. You can choose virtually any measured ring size and select the color of bead that you want on the ring.

59. Agate Anxiety Bracelet

This healing crystal bracelet is specially made to work well on either men or women. The unisex Tibetan Agate Anxiety bracelet has what many believe are healing powers. It is a simple beaded bracelet with bronze spacers. The gems included are Tibetan Agates, Tiger Eye, Wood Jasper and others. They are strung onto a stretchy cord, so it can expand to fit many different wrist sizes. In many Asian cultures, this combination of gemstones are thought to ground, stabilize, comfort and encourage feelings of harmony and even rest.

60. Meditation Ritual

This gift kit is a nightly or evening meditation ritual. A cool gift to encourage grounding and emotional stability. Some find rituals grounding. The ways that this gift helps someone practice positivity each evening is through interacting with the variety of items. These include a black moonstone palm, an aragonite star, an aromatherapy infused tealight candle and a meditation script. Each of these are set in a beautifully designed gift box and designed to communicate the highest level of care and support to the recipient.

61. Fidget Ball

A small fidget ball may be a good way to give a gift that relieves stress. This particular ball is a small, steel ball bearing. Surrounding that are steel jump rings and rubber rings. You can move the rings back and forth. This upcycled product has low environmental impact but can highly impact someone’s state of mind. It is small enough to maneuver with the thumb and forefinger, drop in a pocket or purse and keep around all of the time.

62. Incense Holder

Incense has long been used to affect mood and state-of-mind. This beautifully designed ceramic incense holder is an elegant gift. It is a hand-crafted piece of pottery. The finished product is black with white speckles and fired to a glossy finish. There are two separate compartments, one for holding the unused incense sticks and one for holding a lit incense stick. You will want to purchase the sticks separately or give this to someone who already incorporates this into their regular, life-giving rituals.

63. Stress Relief Soy Candle

Contribute to a relaxing environment with this stress relief soy candle. Perfect for lighting in the home or in a warm bath, this handmade product is filled with essential oils. Totally free of toxins, it will fill the home with a soft scent of spearmint and eucalyptus. This relaxing gift is a large, eight ounce size and can burn for hundreds of hours. The candle has a high concentration of oils, so the smell truly permeates both small and large spaces.

64. Spinning Top

A titanium spinning top is a fidget toy and mesmerizing meditation tool. This is a unique, almost steampunk design with upcycled parts and pieces. Made very sturdy, this piece is sleek enough to sit on a professional desk or bookshelf. When used in play or for stress relief, the top will spin for a long time (5-7 minutes). It is weighted perfectly with a low center of gravity. The tungsten anti-stress ball and contact point will keep it going for a few deep breaths or long enough for meditative reflection. It can be used in many ways to contribute to peace of mind.

65. Rock Painting Kit

Art is a beautiful way to relieve stress. Give this project-based gift as a way to empower someone to get busy with their hands and heart. The set comes with everything you need to do rock painting and sealing. This is a great gift for either adults or children. It includes 3-4 pounds of smooth rocks, paint brushes, a set of acrylic paints, a permanent marker, a paint palette for color mixing and a container of decoupage, which will seal the painted rock. There is a set of instructions so you know how to do the project.

66. Bronze Meditation Cymbals

These are frequently used in yoga classes or eastern meditation practices. This is a simple way to create a sound that eases your mind or sets your focus on a meditative moment. Many people find great relief from cares and anxieties through practices like these. If you know someone like that, this could be a great gift. These are authentic finger cymbals that are connected with a suede band. There is virtually no learning process or right or wrong way to use these. Anyone can benefit from the peace of the chimes.

67. Back Rope Massager

When you want a manual way to get relief from the stress you carry in your shoulders, neck or back, this is a good option. Give it as a gift to someone who you know struggles with stress tension or stress headaches. The massager is a long series of notched wooden beads connected by two lengths of rope. It achieves relaxation as the wooden beads apply acupressure to different areas of the body. You can improve circulation and relieve pain by simply rolling the massager along any part of your body that feels stiff or uncomfortable.

68. Beach Stone Balance Game

A traditional part of zen gardens and other meditative practices, this wabi-sabi rock cairn balance game is great for stress relief. The game comes as a set of all-natural beach stones. These are smoothed to a finish and will be multi-colored, some lighter and some darker. The stones are around 1.5-2.5” and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These will fit into each other as you stack them vertically. This is a great way to promote serenity while also giving a little piece of eastern decor.

69. Handmade Bubble Wand

Blowing bubbles isn’t just for kids! Because deep breaths have such great health benefits, even adults can get stress relief from this whimsical practice. This handmade copper bubble wand elevates the exercise. The wand is beautifully designed with multi-sized copper rings around a large central ring, so that it looks like a flower. It is cleverly twisted around a rainbow colored wand for ease of use. You may want to add a bottle of great quality bubbles to round out this thoughtful gift.

70. Japanese Zen Garden

A zen garden provides a distraction and is an interesting desk accessory or great for a side table. This is a large, 11” by 7.5” bamboo tray. Inside, you will fill it with the supplied white sand, river rocks and pebbles. Two tools are available to shape and swirl the sand: a long, rounded rake and a toothed rake. The idea is to arrange and rearrange the stones in patterns, create swirls and feel the sand and pebbles. This provides a sensory experience that can promote feelings of good health.

71. Rechargeable Handheld Massager

Nothing like kicking back after a long day and getting a massage. This gift gives someone that ability each day. It is a handheld massager that isn’t limited by cord length. The rechargeable batteries can be plugged in for long-term use. It has percussion technology and numerous fittings, so you can change out the ball for a pronged massager or a textured pad. All of these options make it great on any part of the body, to soothe and relieve achy muscles.

72. Calming Coloring Book

Adult coloring books have worked their way into popular culture by being a great source of peace and relaxation. This is a fun hobby and a way to give someone a productive way to work through feelings. Self-expression and following patterns are both great ways to zone out and tune into your inner feelings and wellness. This book has mandala patterns specifically designed to encourage meditation and peace of mind. A great way to feel calm and relax.

73. Color Changing Putty

Clay, dough and other sensory items are a great way to release tension in the fingers and create a fidgety experience. This version adds another twist. The thermochromic pigments will change color when they encounter the heat of your hand. This putty has a rubber-like texture that can be made into a ball that bounces and even torn. With all of the features of classic putty, you get the added bonus of yellow and orange color changes that add another dimension to the experience. This is a great gift for adults or children.

74. Motivational Stress Balls

There are a ton of great ways to use these stress balls. The balls come in a variety of colors. You can get rainbow colors, pink, blue, dark pink, purple or mint green. Each set has six balls. They are made from molded foam and about 2.5 inches in diameter. For stress relief, you can squeeze the ball and it will slowly release and reshape into a sphere. Each of the balls has a motivational phrase on it, including “dream big,” “make it happen,” “find your fire,” I can. I will,” “won’t stop can’t stop,” and “prove them wrong.” This is a great way to give someone a mental and emotional boost.

75. Desktop Punching Bag

Sometimes you just need some physical activity to punch the tension out of your system. This desktop punching bag is a super cool, unusual gift to help someone do just that. It looks like a boxer speed punching bag. The base has a suction so that it can firmly affix to any smooth surface. The top is a small, red, stitched punching bag. There is a spring that attaches the punching bag to the base. Everything is configured to keep this firmly in place while someone uses it to get a little aggression and frustration out.

76. Dammit Dolls

Dammit dolls are a funny but clever way to get some frustration out. These dolls are designed in a variety of colorful patterns. They have threaded eyes, mouths and a tuft of hair. On the front is a printed description of how the doll can be used. The idea is to bang it on a desk, squeeze it hard and infuse all of your negative energy into it. It’s kind of like a voodoo doll but without wishing anyone else harm. This is a fun and humorous way to let someone know you think they need to let off some steam.

77. Buddha Board

Get the relaxation of painting in this sleek and simple tool. A Buddha board is a way to water paint without color. The idea is that the image you create is temporal, like many issues that cause stress or frustration. This board has an elegant stand with a notch that holds the board. You fill the stand with water and then use the bamboo brush to create a soft, watercolor-like image. The relaxing practice will help someone release bad feelings and anxiety. Then, as the water evaporates, the image will disappear. It can be reused over and over again.

78. Llama Squishy Stress Toy

Squeezing and releasing is super fun, trendy and a way to let go. This calma llama toy is a quirky way to help someone do just that. The llama is small enough to fit into the palm of the hand. It has a cartoony face and bumps all over its body that look like its woolen coat. It has a painted saddle and eyes. The box explains it all: “when spit happens… give me a squeeze.” This is a slow-release squeeze toy, so as you compress it, it will gradually re-expand. This is an addicting dynamic that many people love and rely on to cope with anxiety or stress.

79. Scalp Massager

Head scratchers here: get rid of tension through the scalp with these simple, wire massagers. Encourage deep relaxation and soothe every nerve ending on the scalp. This massager is a classic, wire configuration. Each spindle has a rubber bead at the end, for optimal comfort. There is a handle on the top that comes in blue or pink. This is easy to do yourself or have someone do for you. It can be used anytime, anywhere and addresses headaches, eye fatigue and improves overall comfort.

80. Stress Relief Shower Gel

Give an aroma therapeutic experience with this specially formulated shower gel. Buy this two-pack of scented shower gel to encourage feelings of peace. The formula has all-natural eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils. It is a plant-based product that suds up nicely, creating a luxurious bath or shower experience. When it hits warm or hot water, the mist will be filled with the heady scent and contribute to peace-of-mind and happiness.

81. Gel Face Mask

Eye pads and a face mask are a great way to give a spa day to someone who’s feeling the pressure. This is a spa tool they can use anytime. The gel facial mask and eye masks are filled with ice beads. These non-toxic beads are covered with a soft PVC cover. In the mask, eye holes and a nose hole are cut out. Then, you can optimize ocular comfort with the eye pads. This gift relieves sinus pressure, headaches and reduces puffiness or irritation. All of this great return can be achieved by either heating or cooling the mask and eye pieces.

82. Microwavable Lavender Scented Manatee

This is a warmie. Warmies are huggable, lovable stuffed animals that are designed to help adults and children feel calmer. This little companion is a plush toy that is microwaveable. You can pick the manatee or a variety of other lovable animals, including a puppy or a sloth. This is a great resource to ease travel anxiety or day-to-day cares and worries. It is filled with dried French lavender, so it continuously releases a soothing scent. This is a great gift that will be an ongoing source of love.

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